The Wisconsin Badgers (7-2, 1-0 Big Ten) visit Carver–Hawkeye Arena Sunday to take on the No. 24 Iowa Hawkeyes (7-2, 0-0). Tip is set for 6:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Wisconsin vs. Iowa odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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Iowa destroyed Iowa State 75-56, covering as 3-point home favorites Thursday. The cover pushed Iowa’s against-the-spread (ATS) record to 6-3 on the season.
The Hawkeyes are a perfect 5-0 straight up at home as well. F Kris Murray — the twin brother of former Hawkeye and 2022 NBA Draft 4th overall pick Keegan Murray — leads Iowa in scoring (19.4 points per game) and rebounds (10.1 RPG).
As for the Badgers, they are 7-2 ATS this season and are 1-0 straight up on the road. They have covered 5 of their last 6 games. Wisconsin is coming off a 64-59 conference home victory over No. 13 Maryland Tuesday, covering as a 2.5-point favorite.
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Wisconsin at Iowa odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 2:19 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Wisconsin +150 (bet $100 to win $150) | Iowa -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Wisconsin +4.5 (-115) | Iowa -4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 134.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Wisconsin at Iowa picks and predictions
Prediction
Iowa 66, Wisconsin 64
Moneyline
PASS.
Wisconsin at (+150) is enticing, but considering it hasn’t played a difficult road game this season, I’d stay away. However, the Badgers did take down Marquette 80-77 in overtime Dec. 3 in their lone road contest.
Against the spread
LEAN WISCONSIN +4.5 (-115).
The Badgers have a solid roster and have 3 players averaging double figures.
Also, they have played better against top competition than the Hawkeyes have. Wisconsin lost to Kansas 69-68 on a neutral court in overtime. It has taken down USC, Maryland and Dayton, covering in all 3 as a favorite of 3.5 points or fewer.
Iowa lost 74-62 to No. 15 Duke on a neutral court. While the Hawkeyes are 5-0 ATS at home, the Badgers should pose a stronger battle than teams like Georgia Tech or Iowa State.
Over/Under
BET UNDER 134.5 (-110).
If there is one thing both sides have been great at this season, it is cashing Under tickets. Wisconsin is 4-5 O/U, while Iowa is 3-6 O/U.
The Badgers’ strength is in their defense, allowing the 24th-fewest points per game (59.8). They also hold their opponents to 40.5% from the field and 29.2% from deep.
While Iowa has consistently scored on weaker opponents, it sits 107th in field-goal percentage (46.5%), which shows a clearer picture than its 82.4 PPG.
Considering the Hawkeyes hold opponents to just 30.1% from deep, 3-pointers may not be easy to come by. Ultimately, BACK UNDER 134.5 (-110).
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